Places to go in LA
Looking for a good restaurant in LA? Want to learn about new bars in Los Angeles? Or are you just looking to find out where people are hanging out in LA these days? Check out some of our favorite Leks.What's a Lek? A Lek can be a bar, cafe, restaurant, concert venue or even a museum. It's any place where people gather and good times roll.
Below is a list of some of the Leks that Lekkers have marked as their favorites.
Restaurants and Cafes
La Cabaña is proud to say it has been in business since 1963. What was once the National Plumbing and heating Co. and then a small thrift shop was remodeled into a thatched roof hut...
Country cooking with true home style flavor. While the menu features bountiful sandwiches, hearty soups and salads with tender greens and fresh baked breads, this is an establishment...
More than a great restaurant, Dan Tana’s is the ultimate Hollywood hangout. Boasting a superlative menu and a client list that reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood, Tana’s is filled...
Bars and Clubs
Temple Bar is a unique music venue and meeting place; a cultural crossroads where patrons unwind amidst the vibes created by a community of local, national and international artists....
Doors open at 7pm nightly for Venice's most anticipated new nightspot, the rich cinnamon-colored building that stands at the site of the former El Marquez. The 3700 square foot neighborhood...
ZANZIBAR has built a solid reputation as one of LA's premiere night spots. Known for its cool crowd, exceptional music and comfortable amenities set in a sexy, stylish, Indian/African...
Non-Profit Organizations
Not so long ago, at a time when Santa Monica Bay was treated daily as a dump site, a small group of concerned people took it upon themselves to heal this troubled part of the...
LA's first and most respected Capoeira Academy, established by the legendary Capoeira master, Mestre Amen. The mission of the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (BBCC) is to foster...
UCP Wheels for Humanity's mission is to provide increased self-sufficiency, mobility and education to people with disabilities throughout the world, without regard to political affiliation,...
Theater and Concert Halls
Now in our second year of presenting exceptional and thought provoking theatrical productions, The Hayworth Theatre is conveniently located in Los Angeles’ Historic Wilshire District. Formerly...
The New Beverly Cinema is LA's premier revival movie theater. Running for 30 years, the New Beverly is proud to bring Los Angeles the finest in independent, classic and foreign films. Every...
Home to the East West Players, The David Henry Hwang Theater is located in Little Tokyo at 120 North Judge John Aiso Street (formerly San Pedro Street). The major cross streets are...
Museums and Art Galleries
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest...
Remy's on Temple Art Gallery was opened in June of 2004 in the historic Filipinotown area of Los Angeles. Named in honor of Remedios V. Geaga (1916-1997), whose life was dedicated to...
A former police car warehouse in Little Tokyo renovated by the noted California architect Frank O. Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened...
Stores and Markets
Your kickass kicks don't need laces to be secure or comfy. Royal Elastics makes shoes that slip comfortable onto your foot without the 2-minute hassle of tying your shoelaces. They...
SURU (which means “hand printed” or print by hand” in Japaneses) is a concept retail store and brand. The vision is simple: combine the world of art and fasion into a retail store...
Events
Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Grand Performances (GP) is...
The sunday afternoon chillspot featuring resident and guest selectors. Open Turntables for the likeminded *Reminder: Session Challenge are voluntary. One 7 inch is full participation!
Be a part of the LARGEST CELEBRATION of Modern & Traditional FILIPINO Music, Dance, Art, Film & Food in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! About the Festival: FilAm ARTS traces its roots to...